Program Overview
The Veterinary Medicine at Massey University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Veterinary Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 42,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,691 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Veterinary Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ruminant Livestock Feeding
- Intensive Livestock Feeding
- Growth and Meat Science
- Genetics and Breeding
- Reproduction and Fertility
- Metabolism and Endocrinology
- Lactation and Milk Production
- Dairy Production
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Master of Veterinary Medicine requires you to have a completed a veterinary degree. If you have completed a Massey University Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), or have a veterinary qualification that can be registered by the New Zealand Veterinary Council or is considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent to the Massey University BVSc, you can enrol into the Master of Veterinary Medicine.
Courses in the Master of Veterinary Medicine programme are not designed as retraining tools for veterinarians wanting to return to practice.
For more information please visit the programme website.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,691 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 42,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,691 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Massey University
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
